Location: Poland
Program: Postgraduate
Eligibility: International students
Duration: 1 year
Deadline: April 3, 2026
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The Polonista NAWA Scholarship Programme is a prestigious mobility scholarship funded by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA), designed to promote the Polish language and culture worldwide by enabling international students and researchers to study or carry out research projects in Poland. The programme is open to two distinct groups: students of Polish philology, Polish studies, or Slavic studies with a Polish language focus who wish to spend one or two semesters at a Polish university, and researchers from foreign universities and research institutions who wish to conduct research projects of three to twelve months in duration at Polish academic and scientific institutions. Researchers receive a monthly fellowship of PLN 7,500, while students receive a monthly scholarship based on the NAWA stipend rates, with both categories additionally receiving living allowances and travel support. Before applying, all candidates must contact a Polish university and obtain a Declaration of Host Institution confirming agreement to host their studies or research, as the programme is administered through the NAWA online portal and applications may be submitted in Polish or English.
Poland is one of Central Europe’s most dynamic and rapidly developing academic destinations, with a centuries-old university tradition, a growing number of internationally recognised research institutions, and a vibrant academic community that is deeply connected to European and global scholarly networks. Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw, Poznan, and Gdansk are home to world-class universities with strong humanities, social sciences, and Polish studies faculties, and Poland’s EU membership, excellent quality of life, and relatively affordable cost of living make it an increasingly attractive destination for international researchers and students. The Polonista programme reflects NAWA’s commitment to building a global community of scholars who understand and appreciate Polish language, culture, and history, and to ensuring that Poland remains a leading centre for Polish studies scholarship at the international level.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Monthly fellowship of PLN 7,500 for researchers conducting research projects in Poland
- Monthly scholarship for students of up to PLN 2,000
- Monthly scholarship for doctoral candidates of up to PLN 3,300
- Living allowance for the duration of the fellowship or scholarship period
- Travel support to and from Poland
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be an international student or researcher from a foreign academic or research institution outside Poland
- For student applicants: must be enrolled in a programme of Polish philology, Polish studies, or a Slavic studies programme with Polish as the language of focus at their home university
- For researcher applicants: must be affiliated with a foreign university or scientific institution and must propose a research project related to Polish language, Polish language teaching, literary studies, comparative studies, Polish culture, art, or history
- Must independently identify and contact a Polish host university or scientific institution and obtain a Declaration of Host Institution confirming willingness to host the proposed studies or research before applying
- For full second-cycle student applicants: must also successfully complete the recruitment procedure at the chosen Polish university before applying
- The field of study chosen by student applicants must be consistent with the programme of studies carried out at the home university
- Must register on the NAWA online portal and complete the electronic application form in Polish or English before April 3, 2026
- Must apply early as the application portal may experience high traffic near the deadline and the system may close earlier if maximum applications are reached
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
The Polonista NAWA selection process is competitive and merit-based, with the NAWA selection committee assessing each application on the basis of the quality and originality of the proposed research project or study plan, the applicant’s academic record and background in Polish-related disciplines, and the overall coherence and feasibility of the proposed stay in Poland. Academic performance and the depth of the applicant’s engagement with Polish language, literature, culture, or history are the primary criteria, with strong applicants demonstrating a clear, well-developed research agenda or academic plan that is directly aligned with the programme’s stated focus areas and that reflects genuine scholarly expertise in the field.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
